Integumentary System QuizVersión en línea Test your knowledge of the integumentary system based on Tortora's Anatomy and Physiology. por Fathin Hassim 1 What is the primary function of the integumentary system? a Digesting nutrients. b Regulating body temperature. c Protection against environmental hazards. d Producing hormones. 2 Which layer of skin contains keratinocytes? a Hypodermis. b Epidermis. c Subcutaneous layer. d Dermis. 3 What type of tissue primarily makes up the dermis? a Epithelial tissue. b Nervous tissue. c Connective tissue. d Muscle tissue. 4 Which gland is responsible for producing sweat? a Mammary glands. b Sebaceous glands. c Ceruminous glands. d Sweat glands (sudoriferous glands). 5 What pigment gives skin its color? a Melanin. b Hemoglobin. c Carotene. d Cholesterol. 6 Which layer of skin is primarily responsible for insulation? a Hypodermis. b Dermis. c Stratum corneum. d Epidermis. 7 What type of cells are responsible for the sensation of touch? a Merkel cells. b Osteocytes. c Adipocytes. d Fibroblasts. 8 Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin? a Vitamin K. b Vitamin A. c Vitamin D. d Vitamin C. 9 What is the primary role of sebaceous glands? a Secreting oil to lubricate skin. b Regulating temperature. c Absorbing nutrients. d Producing sweat. 10 What is the outermost layer of the skin called? a Stratum granulosum. b Stratum basale. c Stratum corneum. d Stratum lucidum. 11 What is the primary function of the integumentary system? a Protection against environmental hazards b Production of hormones c Digestion of nutrients d Regulation of body temperature 12 Which layer of the skin contains the most blood vessels? a Hypodermis b Epidermis c Stratum corneum d Dermis 13 What type of cells produce melanin? a Langerhans cells b Keratinocytes c Fibroblasts d Melanocytes 14 Which gland is responsible for producing sweat? a Thyroid gland b Sweat gland c Mammary gland d Sebaceous gland 15 What is the outermost layer of the skin called? a Hypodermis b Dermis c Epidermis d Stratum basale 16 What is the main protein found in hair and nails? a Elastin b Melanin c Collagen d Keratin 17 Which skin condition is characterized by the overproduction of skin cells? a Eczema b Psoriasis c Rosacea d Acne 18 What is the role of sebaceous glands? a To produce sweat b To regulate temperature c To sense touch d To secrete oil to lubricate skin 19 Which part of the skin is responsible for sensation? a Sebaceous glands b Hypodermis c Nerve endings in the dermis d Epidermis 20 What is the primary component of the hypodermis? a Muscle tissue b Connective tissue c Epithelial tissue d Adipose tissue 21 What is the primary function of the integumentary system? a Digestion of nutrients. b Protection against environmental hazards. c Respiration of gases. d Regulation of blood pressure. 22 Which layer of skin contains the majority of skin appendages? a Epidermis. b Hypodermis. c Dermis. d Stratum corneum. 23 What type of cells primarily make up the epidermis? a Adipocytes. b Osteocytes. c Fibroblasts. d Keratinocytes. 24 Which structure is responsible for producing hair? a Hair follicle. b Sebaceous gland. c Sweat gland. d Nail bed. 25 What is the role of melanocytes in the skin? a Producing melanin for pigmentation. b Absorbing nutrients. c Producing collagen. d Regulating temperature. 26 Which type of gland is responsible for producing sweat? a Sweat gland. b Mammary gland. c Ceruminous gland. d Sebaceous gland. 27 What is the primary component of the dermis? a Nervous tissue. b Epithelial tissue. c Muscle tissue. d Connective tissue. 28 Which layer of skin is avascular? a Dermis. b Subcutaneous layer. c Hypodermis. d Epidermis. 29 What is the main function of sebaceous glands? a Creating pheromones. b Absorbing UV light. c Producing sweat. d Secreting oil to lubricate skin and hair. 30 Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin? a Vitamin E. b Vitamin D. c Vitamin C. d Vitamin A. 31 What is the primary function of the integumentary system? a Production of hormones. b Digestion of food. c Protection against environmental hazards. d Regulation of blood pressure. 32 Which layer of the skin contains keratinocytes? a Epidermis. b Dermis. c Subcutaneous layer. d Hypodermis. 33 What type of cells are responsible for skin pigmentation? a Fibroblasts. b Adipocytes. c Melanocytes. d Keratinocytes. 34 Which structure is responsible for producing hair? a Hair follicle. b Nail bed. c Sweat gland. d Sebaceous gland. 35 What is the primary component of the dermis? a Nervous tissue. b Muscle tissue. c Connective tissue. d Epithelial tissue. 36 Which type of sweat gland is primarily responsible for thermoregulation? a Sebaceous glands. b Apocrine glands. c Ceruminous glands. d Eccrine glands. 37 What is the main function of sebaceous glands? a Absorption of nutrients. b Production of sweat. c Regulation of temperature. d Secretion of sebum. 38 What is the outermost layer of the skin called? a Stratum corneum. b Stratum granulosum. c Stratum spinosum. d Stratum basale. 39 Which vitamin is synthesized in the skin? a Vitamin D. b Vitamin A. c Vitamin C. d Vitamin K. 40 What type of tissue primarily makes up the hypodermis? a Epithelial tissue. b Adipose tissue. c Cartilage. d Bone tissue.
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